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A California broker is found by the DRE to have committed multiple violations over several years. After a formal hearing, the DRE Commissioner decides to revoke the broker's license. Under California law, what happens to the claims paid from the Real Estate Recovery Account on behalf of the broker's victims?

Correct Answer

B) The broker must repay the Recovery Account in full, plus interest, before any future license reinstatement can be considered

Under California Business and Professions Code §10475, when a payment is made from the Real Estate Recovery Account on behalf of a licensee, the licensee's license is automatically suspended. Before the licensee can apply for reinstatement, they must repay the Recovery Account in full, plus interest. This requirement ensures the Recovery Account is replenished for future claims.

Answer Options
A
The claims are written off and the broker has no further obligation
B
The broker must repay the Recovery Account in full, plus interest, before any future license reinstatement can be considered
C
The claims are shared equally between the broker and the DRE's general fund
D
The claims are transferred to the broker's E&O insurance carrier for reimbursement

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Key Terms:

recovery_accountrepaymentlicense_reinstatementB&P_10475

Related Concepts

The legal requirement for real estate agents to inform all parties about who they represent in a transaction, typically provided at first substantive contact.

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

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